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Mitsubishi Colt vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Renault Mégane?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Renault Mégane

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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mitsubishi Colt is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,895 £.

Mégane

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Mégane offers noticeably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mitsubishi Colt is marginally faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers substantially more torque with 300 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is considerably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers marginally more boot space – 391 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,332 L, about 263 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries a bit more – 446 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 452 km
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Mitsubishi Colt

The Mitsubishi Colt is a compact city hatch that blends sensible practicality with cheeky, no-nonsense styling, making it a confident companion for tight streets and daily errands. It may not be a playground for driving purists, but its easy-to-live-with manners, modest running costs and surprisingly roomy cabin make it a smart, sensible pick for urban buyers who value reliability over showmanship.

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Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Colt have?

The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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